Sixty years after Stewart Laing first learned how to make whisky on Islay, he and his sons Andrew and Scott are celebrating a lifelong family dream come true with the release of the first whisky from Ardnahoe, the distillery they built on the world-famous whisky island. Released on 10th May, Ardnahoe Inaugural Release (£70) is …
Nelson’s Greenbrier of Nashville, Tennessee has announced the return of the highly anticipated Nelson Brothers Honey Cask Finish. This crowd-favorite bottle will once again be unveiled on Friday, May 24 at the Marathon Village Distillery Mercantile and Restaurant. “We are thrilled to bring back the Honey Cask Finish, and we look forward to sharing this …
Milam & Greene have announced that its limited Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is now in release at the distillery website, and following through to retailers soon. To produce this Bottled in Bond bourbon, the Milam & Greene team used its signature mashbill featuring malted rye, which offers a richer texture and a slight nuttiness, …
Negociant Lost Lantern Went All Mid-Western Whiskey For Its Spring 2024 Collection. We’ve Round The Entire Batch Up. By Randall H. Borkus Lost Lantern, the independent bottler of sourced whiskeys founded by a former Sales Manager at Astor Wine & Spirits (Nora Ganley-Roper) and a former whisky writer (Adam Polonski) usually presents its single cask …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- For good or for ill, Templeton is one of the most storied names to come out of the American whiskey boom of the 21st Century. Getting their start as a sourced brand in the 2000s, they spun a story of being inspired by Iowa bootleggers who supplied rye whiskey to… Continue reading Templeton Fortitude Bourbon Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Whiskey Reviewer could be said to have a love affair with Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye. Deputy Editor Kurt Maitland was pointing at it when he coined his rule that “stronger whiskey is usually better whiskey.” Senior contributor and all-around rye guy Scott Peters is enamored, and I’m more than …
Irish Distillers, producer of whiskeys such as Jameson, Redbreast and Powers, has announced the appointment of its second new cooper in over 45 years. Derek Cronin, who originally trained as a carpenter, has successfully completed his four-year apprenticeship under Master Cooper Ger Buckley. Coopers are the tradesmen who make and repair casks. His apprenticeship provided …
Barrell Bourbon has earned its place in the hearts of enthusiasts as much for its blending skills and cask strength products as for its praised transparency. Now they’ve taken the former in a new direction with the third installment of their Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series with a Mizunara-finished whiskey. For the newest expression, the …
When Shelter Distilling planted their flag at the base of Mammoth Mountain in California, they did so with passion for adventure. For the last seven years they have been attracting like-minded individuals, coming together to share stories and a well-crafted beverage. With the growing popularity of Shelter Distilling spirits, the team knew they needed to …
Lux Row has reached a special anniversary this year with its 10th release in the Blood Oath series of Kentucky bourbon, this one double finished in Cabernet Franc and Merlot casks. A limited supply of 17,000 cases will arrive at retail this month at a suggested price of $129.99 per 750 ml bottle. As with …
